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Tehachapi Renewable Transmission Project

Delivering Renewable Power Affordably Throughout Southern California

The Tehachapi Renewable Transmission Project will deliver electricity from new wind farms in the Tehachapi area to SCE customers and the California transmission grid. Consisting of new and upgraded electric transmission lines and substations between eastern Kern County and San Bernardino County, it plays a vital role in meeting California’s renewable energy goal of 33 percent by the year 2020.

Answers to Common Questions

When our infrastructure projects affect surrounding communities, there may be questions. We are committed to keeping you informed and up to date. Common questions include:

The project includes transmission facilities equaling 250 miles (spanning an area of approximately 173 miles) that will deliver electricity from renewable wind energy generators in Kern County southward through Los Angeles County and eastward to the existing Mira Loma Substation in Ontario.

Status

Segments 1-3: Construction is complete on all segments.

Segments 4-11: Construction is complete on segments 4, 5 and 10. Construction is underway for all remaining segments.

Project Timeline

Fall, 2004: Submitted application to the CPUC for authorization to construct segments 1-3

Spring, 2007: Community open houses for segments 4-11 and CPUC project approval of segments 1-3

Summer, 2007: Submitted application to the CPUC and the U.S. Forest Service for authorization to construct segments 4-11

For general information about this project or to be added to our mailing list, please call our toll-free project hotline at 1-877-795-8787 or email us at trtp@sce.com.
If you have questions or comments about this project, please contact us.